NAVA DURGA
The Nine Manifestations of Durga Worshipped on Nine days of Navarathri
Each form is venerated each night
SHAILAPUTRI
Daughter of the mountain She is born as the daughter of the lord of the Himalayas after her form as Sati. Governing Planet: Moon
DAY 1
BRAHMACHARINI
God of Asceticism and Penance. She is the female equivalent of one who practices Brahmacharya Governing Planet: Mars
DAY 2
CHANDRAGHANTA
She adorns the moon and so the name She inspires courage Governing Planet: Venus
DAY 3
KUSHMANDA
Warmth She resided in the Sun and liberated its energy to the Universe. Governing Planet: Sun
DAY 4
SKANDAMATA
Mother of the God of war Skanda She is the Goddess of fire. Governing Planet: Mercury
DAY 5
KATYAYANI
Daughter of sage Katyayana She is known for her vengeance and victory over the demons. Governing Planet: Jupiter
DAY 6
KALARATRI
The most fiercest form who destroyed the demons Shumba and Nishumba She is the death of time. Governing Planet: Saturn
DAY 7
MAHAGOWRI
TThe Goddess of purity and cleanliness She is called so due to her extremely fair complexion Governing Planet: Rahu
DAY 8
SIDDHIDHATRI
The form of Adi Parashakthi She bestows powers to her devotees Governing Planet: Ketu
DAY 9